May 17, 1927 - June 18, 2009

David Theodore Harrison, 82, of Albany died Friday at his home.

David was born in Grandville, Mich., to Earl and Rilia (Fretz) Harrison. He was raised in the Milan area of Illinois from the 1930s to 1948. He graduated from Sherrard Community High School in 1945.

He lived in Coal Valley, Ill., until 1956, and then spent 10 years in Azusa, Calif. After spending three years in El Cajon, Calif., David moved to Albany, where he spent the remainder of his years.

While living in Coal Valley, David married Shirley Jean Litchfield on Oct. 24, 1948.

David was a member of the Masonic Lodge - Valley Lodge 547 - in Coal Valley, and was a past worthy patron of Valley Chapter 274 of the Order of the Eastern Star, also in Illinois.

David enjoyed gardening and fishing. He also liked watching sports on his television, especially auto racing.

David is survived by his wife; children Mark Harrison of Lebanon, Shirley "Joann" Fisher of Hollister, Mo., and Colleen Harrison of Avignon, France; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by both of his parents; brother Raymond; and sisters Ruth Anderson and Charlotte Rohr.

The family is planning services for a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association and sent in care of Fisher Funeral Home, 306 Washington St. S.W., Albany, OR 97321 (www.fisherfuneralhome.com).